Master’s Degrees in General Engineering
Education Levels of Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,660 people earned their master's degree in engineering. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,660 |
| Associate Degree | 2,559 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,387 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 452 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 149 |
| Basic Certificate | 134 |
| Graduate Certificate | 96 |
Earnings of Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in engineering. About 73.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,684 |
| Women | 976 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 223 |
| Black or African American | 147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 1,165 |
| International Students | 1,696 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 235 |
Most Popular Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer a master’s degree in engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland - College Park tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their master's degree in engineering from UMCP. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Northeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. Of these students, 29% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dartmouth College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in engineering from Dartmouth. Of these students, 43% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in engineering from UAB. Of these students, 31% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in engineering from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 22% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in engineering from Purdue. About 33% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Old Dominion University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from Old Dominion. About 28% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in engineering from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 18% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in engineering from UAH. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in engineering from Colorado State. Of these students, 31% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rowan University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from Rowan. Of these students, 28% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma Christian University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in engineering from OC. About 30% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UARK. About 24% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in engineering from UWM. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCLA. Of these students, 26% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brown University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in engineering from Brown. Of these students, 45% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in engineering. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in engineering from UW - Madison. Of these students, 27% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCR. Of these students, 29% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in engineering. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in engineering from San Jose State. About 35% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in engineering from UCONN. About 37% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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